Hotlines

 

Adolescent Suicide Hotline: 800-621-4000

 

Adolescent Crisis Intervention & Counseling Nineline: 1-800-999-9999

 

Eating Disorders Center: 1-888-236-1188

 

Help Finding a Therapist: 1-800-THERAPIST (1-800-843-7274)

 

National Center for Learning Disabilities: 1-888-575-7373

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

 

Panic Disorder Information Hotline: 1-800- 64-PANIC

 

Runaway Hotline: 800-621-4000

 

Self-Injury (NOT a crisis line. Information and referrals only): 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)

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Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK

 

Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 1-800-999-9999

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Suicide Prevention – The Trevor HelpLine (Specializing in gay and lesbian youth suicide prevention): 1-800-850-8078

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Teen Helpline: 1-800-400-0900

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Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-HIT-HOME

 

Associations

 

American Association of Suicidology: Promotes the understanding and prevention of suicide and supports those who have been affected by it

 

American Psychiatric Association: Organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness

 

American Psychological Association: Advances psychology to benefit society and improve people’s lives

 

Anxiety and Depression Association of America: International non-profit organization dedicated to the prevent treatment and cure of anxiety, depressive, obsessive-compulsive and trauma-related disorders

 

ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders: Oldest organization aimed at fighting eating disorders in the United States

 

National Association for Rural Mental Health: Professional organization that serves the field of rural behavioral health

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National Mental Health Organizations

 

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: The lead federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of America’s healthcare system

 

AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention): Saves lives and brings hope to those affected by suicide

 

DBSA (Depression and BiPolar Support Alliance): Provides hope, health, support and education to improve the lives of people who have mood

disorders

 

Mental Health America: Nation’s leading community-based non-profit dedicated to mental illness (founded in 1909)

 

Mental Health Liaison Group: National organizations representing consumer, family members, advocates, professionals and providers

 

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Nation’s largest grass roots mental health organization

 

National Council for Behavioral Health: Promotes public policies that support a strong addiction and mental health safety net

 

National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health: National family-run organizations linking more than 120 chapters and state

organizations focused on youth with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs

 

National Institute of Mental Health: Lead federal agency for research on mental disorders

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress

 

NCLD (National Center for Learning Disabilities): Improves the lives of children and adults with learning and attention issues

 

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): Agency leading public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation

 

World Mental Health Organization: Improves the mental health of individuals and society at large

 

 

College Resources

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Active Minds: Empowers students to change the perception about mental health on college campuses.

 

College Re-Entry: Helps academically-engaged 18-30 year old college students who withdraw from their studies due to mental health challenges and return to college

 

College Resources for Students with Disabilities: Overview of the legal rights of students with disabilities as well as advice on colleges to attend

 

I Am Acceptance: Initiates conversations with students on mental health to educate and empower them to seek support

 

The Jed Foundation: Empowers teens and young adults with the skills and support to grow into healthy thriving adults

 

NAMI on Campus: Campus clubs and FAQs

 

The Steve Fund: Dedicated to the mental health and emotional well-being of students of color

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Online Guides

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Drug Watch: Online guide to mental illness that covers anxiety, depression, treatments, and more

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Maryville Univeristy: Online guide to understanding a Veteran with PTSD

 

Children and Adolescents

 

Adolescent Crisis Intervention & Counseling Nineline: Hotline for teens needing to talk on any subject

 

CHADD (Children & Adults with ADHD): Improves the lives of people with ADHD

 

The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide: Reduces teen suicides through educational training programs

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Other Mental Health Organizations

 

Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law: Protects and advances the rights of adults and children with mental disabilities

 

Change Direction: Changes the culture of mental health in America so those in need receive the care and support they deserve

 

Emotions Anonymous: People who come together weekly to recover from emotional difficulties

 

The Joint Commission: Independent non-profit organization accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 health care organizations

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Parity Implementation Coaliton: Fights discrimination against those who seek services for mental health and substance use disorders

 

Recoveries Anonymous: 12-step program focused on friendship, fellowship, hope and sanity for a full recovery from problems and behaviors

 

The Starr Coalition: Forum to bring together the leaders in mental health advocacy, treatment and research

 

TWLOHA (To Write Love on Her Arms): Non-profit organization dedicated to finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide.